Brake light always on

2002 ACURA RSX
121,333 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SAVAGE420
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My brake light is always on, wondering why?
Nov 16, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Do you mean the ABS light and the red brake light?

The ABS system will turn on the light when there is a malfunction and will store a code for the area of failure.

You can go to a parts store and have the code read for free. Then when we have the code, we can further help you narrow the area of failure.

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-warning-light-on-easy-repair-guide

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/brake-system-warning-light-on
Nov 16, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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SAVAGE420
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No ABS light just the brake light.
Nov 16, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, the red brake light means one of these:

1. Low fluid level in the master or a bad float switch in the master.

2. E-brake release not all the way released or the switch is bad. If it is on the floor, pull the pedal up with the back of your foot. If it is in the console, then push down the handle and see if the light goes out.

3. Pressure difference between the front and the rear of the normal brakes. If there is a pressure differential, the light will come on.

Roy
Nov 16, 2018 at 4:27 PM